Academic Information

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

180-285 contact hours
12-19 total semester credits

This program is geared toward advanced level Spanish speakers who want to study abroad in Salamanca. It provides advanced grammar and language instruction, while allowing students to choose from several cultural electives. Students must have taken four to five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent for admission.

Students take 4-5 courses per semester, and each course is equivalent to three semester credits. Students in this program are encouraged to study for the full academic year. Students who complete the Academic Year program receive the Diploma de Estudios Hispánicos.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OPTIONS

Students who want to refresh their Spanish skills before starting their classes can participate in the Fall and Academic Year Early Start programs, which include an intensive 3 weeks of study in September for an additional 60 contact hours of Spanish language instruction and elective coursework.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the University of Salamanca upon completion of their program.

What’s Included

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES

Advising

@api Online System

Orientation Materials and Resources

Mobile Phone

Peer Mentors

Social Networking

Scholarships

ON-SITE SERVICES

Airport Reception

API Centers, Resident Directors

On-Site Orientation

Housing (including meals and laundry with host families)

Tuition

Tutoring

Language & Culture Tools

Medical & Life Insurance

Excursions (overnight, day, international)

Social & Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

RE-ENTRY SERVICES

Re-Entry Materials & Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network & Professional Development Opportunities

Program Manager

Holly Prendergast is the Salamanca Program Manager and will work with you through your departure to Spain.

Resident Directors

Inma Borrego and Maria Fernández are the are the Salamanca Resident Directors who will work with you during your stay in Spain.